Japanese Print "Sawamura Gennosuke 2" by Utagawa Toyokuni I
Artist:Utagawa Toyokuni I
Title:Sawamura Gennosuke 2
Date:Not set
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Source:Japanese Art Open Database
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Saturday, 18 June 2005 Important Early Portrait: Sawamura Gennosuke II Artist: Toyokuni I Format: Oban tate-e: 14.75" x 10" approx Subject: A formal Kabuki portrait of the young actor, probably for his debut performance as Sawamura Gennosuke II. He is wearing Heian Court dress with hakama (flowing baggy trousers). A powerful portrait. Publisher: Unknown Date: c.1802 Condition: Virtually full size. Japanese album backing. Minor wormage, rubbing, soils marks and flaws. Generally good state of preservation. Colour: Very good Impression: Fine with gauffrage